Ideas

Master the Virtual Front Row

If you’re providing livestream, on-demand videos of your church services, you’re placing the world in a virtual front row seat in your worship space.

100 Creative Ministry Outreach Ideas for Every Size, Budget, and Neighborhood

100 creative ministry outreach ideas that will work in your church — from community events and compassion ministries to online engagement and family outreach.

Morningside Bible Church: Biker Sunday

“We’re trying to establish relationships. We think that if [bikers returning to our church] didn’t happen this year, then maybe they’ll come back next year, feel more comfortable, and then come out for something else.” —Motorcycle enthusiast Duane Kraayenbrink

“The Music Was Explosive, Exciting and Entertaining”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

An unchurched person reports on an unannounced visit to a local church. Could it be yours?

Colorado Church Uses Ice Cream Truck to Connect With Neighborhood

Rock Family Church gives away free ice cream at outdoor community events, finds opportunities to witness.

Wisconsin Church Provides Necessities to Moms of Newborns

Blackhawk Church's Mother and Child Resource Ministry helps financially strapped mothers in the community.

Megachurch World: How Large-Church Models Can Help Leaders Dream Big

UK Pastor: Growing up in a Megachurch “Shaped Me in Every Way.” So, What’s Happening Now?

A Community Partnership: Crosspointe Church in North Carolina

A North Carolina church and YMCA break ground on a mixed-used destination for the community.

Reaching the Community Through Health-Focused Classes

The Intersection church meets unique needs in its neighborhood: a free way to exercise and a means to eat nutritiously.

Grief Ministry Offers Hope and Healing Through Facebook

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Arkansas creates online support community for those dealing with grief.

New Jersey Church Hosts Monthly Pay-What-You-Can Dinner

“People can dine with dignity,” explains Rev. Paul Jeanes III, pastor of Trinity Church. “Nobody knows who pays and who doesn’t.”